This week I am recapping my painting project "Backwards Beauty" for anyone new here. Then I am taking you to my favorite antique mall to look for antique frames to use with my paintings. Then I am sharing my largest painting that I have done yet. I talk about the meaning behind the image and why I am painting it so large. I learned a lot when painting this one and I wanted to share my thoughts on how we can sabotage ourselves with false beliefs that painting large can be hard. I have 5 tips for setting yourself up for painting with confidence. Stay tuned to the end so you get a preview of nexts weeks video which is shot at beach condo on the eastern shore of the USA. I will be sharing my tips for setting up your space for creating while you're away from your studio and how I make a space feel more calm, comfortable and relaxing.
Sabrina the Witch
A Halloween Special. This week we are celebrating October and all the spooky, misty wonderfulness of the changing of the season. I start by taking you to my favorite farmers market and show you all the beautiful seasonal flowers, plants and produce that they sell. Then we are taking a closers look at Camp Easy a cabin in the foot hills of the blue ridge mountains. Last weeks video I shared with you a little bit about the fact that its been in my family for 4 generations. I thought it would be fun this week to give you a visual tour of the cabin and all of it eccentric messy glory. And finally I am sharing this weeks backwards beauty painting called Sabrina the Witch. It was inspired by my love of October but also by a tv show I watched growing up called Bewitched. It was a light hearted show that followed a beautiful witch that was married to a mortal. She promised him she would not use her witch craft but often found herself in trouble and had to use her spells to get out of trouble. I talk about the troubles I had painting this one and ask for your help in the end picking which setting you think looks best for this painting a dark or light academia setting. Let me know in the comments. xoxo jan
Isabel the Painting
in video
This week video is filmed at Camp Easy a cabin in the foot hills of the blue ridge mountains. I am painting a victorian inspired portrait. Come join me for a lovely time completely infused with the vibes of October.
Painting an Autumn Portrait
This week I am taking a little trip to a park by the bay to start this Autumn Portrait and then I finish it off at our off grid cabin in the mountains. I also share my tips on how to deal with negative energy. We all have to deal with it at some point and having some good plans of actions will help.
Painting Blondes
in video
This week I am sharing with you my 7 Tips for painting blondes. These tips work for human hair or animal fur. Join me in the studio for the painting of this Backwards Beauty painting of the blonde and her baby lion cub.